Deputy Commissioner Charulata Somal told health officials on Monday to alert the local police if they are trying to enter Kodagu using any fake COVID-19 negative report.
With a spike in cases in Kerala, Kodagu has been put on alert with several checkposts set up along the border.
In view of the strict measures taken to control the spread of infection from the neighboring state, in a meeting in Madikeri, the Deputy Commissioner asked health officials to be vigilant and inform the police on preparing false negative reports to gain entry into the district . .
If people fail to cooperate, cases can be registered under the Disaster Management Act, she said, asking employees to tighten screening at checkposts at the border.
Ms. Somal gave instructions for screening at tourist destinations.
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